Greece · Archaeology

14-Hour Thermopylae Meteora and Delphi Tour from Athens

14 Hours Round trip from Athens Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the dramatic village of Distomo
  • 02 Visit the Holy Monastery of Varlaam in breathtaking Meteora
  • 03 Marvel at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi
  • 04 See the statue of Leonidas at Thermopylae
  • 05 Pass through the beautiful stone village of Arachova

Set out on this tour for an insight into the history, mythology, and culture of Greece. Visit Thermopylae and Meteora to see the statue of Leonidas and the holy monasteries perched on the rocks of Central Greece, then pass through the beautiful stone village of Arachova. Continue to Delphi to explore the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, the archaeological site, and the Temple of Apollo.

Drive to breathtaking Meteora, where you will visit monasteries built on top of 1000-foot rocks, such as the Holy Monastery of Varlaam, Rousanou, and the Holy Trinity.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Athens, Meteora, Kalabaka, Delphi, Arachova
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Thermopylae, Meteora, Delphi and Arachova Discovery

  • Meet your Greek tour guide at any place you want in Athens and drive to Thermopylae.

  • Visit the Innovative Centre of Historical Information at Thermopylae, where you will see the statue of Leonidas upon arrival.

  • Drive to breathtaking Meteora, where you will visit monasteries built on top of 1000-foot rocks, such as the Holy Monastery of Varlaam, Rousanou, and the Holy Trinity.

  • Take a break for coffee at Kalabaka.

  • Drive through the beautiful stone villages of Arachova, where you can stop to take pictures and buy souvenirs.

  • Enjoy a wonderfully scenic drive through mountains and fertile valleys as you reach Delphi, located beneath the 3000-foot-tall Parnassos mountain.

  • Visit the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, the archaeological site of Delphi, and the Temple of Apollo.

  • Stop to see the amazing luxurious village built on the edge of the mountain, admire the views, relax, sip some coffee, and buy more souvenirs.

  • Visit Distomo, a dramatic village where, in the year 1944, 350 people lost their lives.

  • Head back to Athens.

Thermopylae and the statue of Leonidas, Monastery of Varlaam, Temple of Apollo (Delphi)

Where this trip takes you

Thermopylae and the statue of Leonidas, Monastery of Varlaam, Temple of Apollo (Delphi)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Athens 5 cities · 14 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Snacks (chips, bake rolls)

  • Bottled water

  • Beverages

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Dinner, which includes 1 single plate with a steak of meat or a salad or fish, 1 beer or 1 bottle of wine for each person, and a salad in a local restaurant

  • All fees and taxes

  • WiFi onboard

  • Private transportation

  • Mercedes E-200/2017

  • English-speaking Greek tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Tips

Know before you go

  • You can be picked up from any point within Athens. You just need to inform your Greek tour guide of the location.

  • The tour can be adjusted according to your needs.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Athens, Greece
Tour start
Athens, Greece
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 14 hours finish where they began, in Athens.

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